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February 6, 2024

Newsom sending 120 California Highway Patrol officers to Oakland to crack down on 'alarming' crime surge

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he's sending 120 California Highway Patrol officers to Oakland to combat the "unnacceptable" surge of criminal activity.

February 6, 2024

Oakland pizzeria employees fight off 4th robbery attempt with a hammer and recycling bin

Employees at Cybelle's Pizza in Oakland, California defended themselves from a robber after a man attempted to jump over the counter in an attack Friday.

February 6, 2024

California considers psychedelic therapy bill after Gov. Newsom vetoes hallucinogen decriminalization

CA Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill to decriminalize certain hallucinogens, but a new bill has arisen to legalize psychedelic therapy, which would come with comprehensive safeguards.

February 6, 2024

Rapper Killer Mike arrested at Grammys for altercation after winning 3 trophies

Rapper Killer Mike was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge after allegedly getting in an altercation with a security guard at the Grammys Sunday.

February 6, 2024

Los Angeles Fire Department uses helicopter to rescue man, dog from Los Angeles River

The Los Angeles Fire Department Air Ops used a helicopter to rescue a man who "jumped in the flowing water in pursuit of his dog," they said.

February 6, 2024

Gavin Newsom overrules California parole board that wanted to free gang member who murdered minister early

California Gov. Gavin Newsom overruled a state Board of Parole decision to free murderer Derek Eugene Pettis, who killed chaplain Bruce Bryan in 1994.

February 5, 2024

California horse trainer ordered to pay millions to woman he allegedly raped, drugged

Ex-horse trainer Ari Herbertson was ordered to pay $9 million in damages to a woman who accused him of sexual assault.

February 5, 2024

Californians shocked by electric bills after rate hike: 'Like you're getting punished'

Californians complained about their latest electric bill after utility company PG&E raised prices last month. Residents can expect to pay an extra $400 a year.

February 5, 2024

New California Senate leader will target opioid addiction, childhood poverty, housing shortage

Sen. Mike McGuire will take over as leader of the California state Senate with a focus on climate change, homelessness, and the opioid crisis.

February 5, 2024

San Francisco mayor pushes addiction screening for welfare recipients, new technology for police

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is pushing a proposition to require an addiction screening for single welfare recipients, and another one to reduce police paperwork.